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ISBN: 9781265554927

Author: PHILLIPS

Publisher: MCG

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Chapter 1, Problem 10E

Analyzing and Interpreting an Income Statement

Three individuals organized Pest Away Corporation on January 1 to provide insect extermination services. The company paid dividends of $10,000 during the year. At the end of the first year of operations, the following income statement was prepared:

	PEST AWAY CORPORATION Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31
Revenues
Service Revenue		$192,000
Sales Revenue		24,000
Total Revenues		216,000
Expenses
Supplies Expense		76,000
Salaries and Wages Expense		33,000
Advertising Expense		22,000
Office Expenses		46,000
Total Expenses		177,000
Net Income		$ 39,000

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1. Did the company generate more revenue from selling goods or providing services to customers?
2. If salaries and wages were to double, how much net income would the company report?
3. If the company paid $20,000 for advertising during the current year, what amount is owed at the end of the year? In what account would the amount still owing be reported?
4. Would the $10,000 of dividends be reported on the balance sheet or statement of retained earnings?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Solution Summary: The author explains that PA Corporation generates more revenue by selling goods or providing services to the customers. Net income is the difference between total revenue and total expenses of the company.

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